Senior Back-End Software Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Back-End Software Engineer role is onsite in Huntsville, AL. Compensation is not specified in the posting. The engineer works within Sigmatech’s Internal Research and Development group, reporting to the CTO and supporting customer-focused technical solutions across defense programs. The engineer architects and develops backend applications, microservices, and data platforms for defense operations and advanced analytics. The role contributes to secure, scalable software delivery and technology innovation through collaboration with software, data, and systems engineers.

What you'll do

• Architect and develop backend applications, microservices, and data platforms
• work with software, data, and systems engineers
• deliver secure, scalable solutions using modern development practices, containerized environments, and automated CI/CD pipelines
• apply Python, C/C++, database design, API development, and secure software engineering principles.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior back-end software engineer

huntsville al

sigmatech

python

c/c++

microservices

backend applications

sql databases

ci/cd

dod secret clearance

security+

defense programs

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Security+ certification is required or must be obtainable within six months.

About the employer

Sigmatech, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.